Easy Skincare Hacks

Beautiful skin is no longer an unachievable thing. Skincare is equally simple and easy if you know the do's and don't's of it. Many skincare companies and brands promote natural ingredients infused products but instead they have harsh chemicals in them. Easily available ingredients at home can make a great choice for skincare. Home remedies are chemical free, budget-friendly and skin-safe. The age old beauty - hacks passed on by our grandmothers are far relevant and reliable than the ads we see almost everyday on screens. Being whiter or having lighter skin tone doesn't mean your skin is healthy. The radiant glow and natural shine of your skin is the true indicator of good skin. No medication does wonders overnight for skin. It requires some amount of time for the skin to absorb the given nourishment.

To have patience and faith on your skincare is the first necessary step you need to follow. Also, no amount of external application would help if it's what's inside is suffering. Worry less and avoid stress as life would happen even if you do worry or you do not. Let things flow its own path and destiny and you just take some self care time out from your schedule to invest in yourself. You cannot always control life but you can control your own skincare routine!

Home remedies to follow:

1. Drink lots and lots of water : Water is the magic potion. Drinking sufficient water, approximately 3-4 litres per day can drastically bring good health to you. Always avoid cold water though as it's not good but instead drink lukewarm water the most. Add a few pieces of lemon or a few mint leaves to spice up your regular water.

2. Lemon is your new friend : Lemon is a God's gift I'm always thankful for. It pushes out toxins from your system and even is a good bleaching agent for your skin.

3. Clean skin is clear skin : Always make a habit to cleanse your face area with a mild soap or facewash in the morning, evening, before sleeping and after working out.

4. Overnight tips : Make a habit to always dab some cucumber juice on your clean face before sleeping. It removes tan and helps controlling the excess oil.

5. Do not experiment : Its always tempting to try new beauty products. However, you must not experiment randomly. Since beauty products are nowadays packed with chemicals.

6. Moisturizer : Whether your skin is oily, dry or combination skin, always moisturize. With age, our skin looses the natural oils and eventually the signs of aging becomes prominent. Thus, always apply a mild moisturizer. If you are unsure about the moisturizers in the market, you can use baby creams or lotions.

7. Herbs and leaves : Medicinal herbs and plants are easily available and grown even at home. Neem is a widely available medicinal tree. Just pluck a few neem leaves and make a fine paste. You can add half a teaspoon of honey to it to reduce it's intensive bitterness. Apply the paste to your face if you often have breakouts and acne. Wash it off after 5-10 mins. Neem leaves are packed with anti-bacterial properties that help fight bacteria and infection.

8. Turmeric : Turmeric is used in almost every Asian household. It's available in both forms of raw root and powder. It's the age old secret of beauty that have received great popularity among women who want to nourish their skin with natural ingredients. Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder/juice and an equal teaspoon of milk. You can also add some rice flour to it to make a paste like consistency. Apply it to your face and let it dry. Wash it off with lukewarm water. This face pack helps in cutting out the excess oil and nourishes the skin with a beautiful after - glow.

9. Tomatoes and Potatoes : These two food ingredients are the most universally used and recognized. They are easily available in the market and can even be grown at home. Applying raw tomato juice on your skin helps fade away tanning due to sun exposure. Similarly, applying raw potato juice on your skin helps to lighten your complexion. It acts as a natural bleaching agent.

10. Ice cubes : Ice cubes are very underrated in skincare but it's the one thing I rush to when I see a pimple making it's appearance on my face! Ice cubes are instant remedy to aching acne and pimples. It shrinks the zit and reduces it's size and pain. In summer, it provides great relief from the occurrence of whiteheads and heat allergy. Always apply clean water ice cubes and on a clean face.

Home remedies are safe to use and are easy to assemble and prepare at home. The results of home remedies last significantly longer but at the same time take a bit more time than chemical products to show it's effects. Skincare is more important than applying makeup products as without caring for the internal structure of a building, you cannot hide the ailments of it under many layers of paint or polish. There is definitely no overnight magic-trick to wake up with flawless glass-like skin. One needs to give sufficient time and attention to skincare to get beautiful results.

These are some simple skincare home remedies. No matter of what age you are, no matter what complexion you have, these remedies are almost universal. Try them out!